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Rams 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Dare Rosenthal (T, Kentucky)

Dare Rosenthal is another Kentucky offensive lineman that could reunite with Liam Coen if the Rams target him in the 2022 NFL draft.

Ever since Sean McVay was hired to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, the team has had the same starting left tackle. Andrew Whitworth signed with the Rams in 2017 and he proceeded to start in 71 regular-season games in his five seasons with the organization before retiring this offseason.

Following the departure of Whitworth, Joseph Noteboom is expected to join the starting offense after signing a multi-year extension this offseason. Seeing that Noteboom was a valuable depth piece for the Rams in recent years, Los Angeles could look to find his replacement in the 2022 NFL draft.

Before diving into the next offensive tackle prospect the Rams could target, I’ve already done a profile (check it out here) on Max Mitchell out of Louisiana. The next offensive tackle that Los Angeles could have interest in drafting is Dare Rosenthal out of Kentucky.

Former LSU offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal stands out at NFL Combine

Rosenthal’s 4.88 in the 40-yard dash was the fastest time among offensive linemen.

Before transferring to Kentucky, offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal played at LSU. Rosenthal struggled with the Tigers, as he missed spring practice one year and was suspended part of the season. However, he did manage to play five games in 2019.

“My decision was not based on my athleticism alone,” Rosenthal said as part of his initial transfer announcement on Twitter. “It was based on me attending the University that I believe can help mold and shape me into a better man and help me reach my full potential on the field.”

Once he transferred to Kentucky, he played better and made the Third Team All-SEC list. Rosenthal went into the combine looking to impress scouts, and that’s what he did. The offensive lineman ran the fastest 40-yard dash time for an offensive lineman with a 4.88.

 

Rosenthal is athletic, long, and has the characteristics to be a left tackle in the NFL. But he will need to work on run blocking and pass protecting techniques. In addition, at 6-foot-7-inches and 290 pounds, Rosenthal will need to get stronger to play the tackle position in the NFL.

The Tiger-turned-Wildcat will probably be a mid to late-round pick, and Rosenthal needs to go to a team with an excellent offensive line coach as well as an organization that will be willing to let him develop.

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How LSU football transfers are performing with their new programs

Here’s how LSU’s transfers are doing this season after leaving the program.

LSU had its fair share of transfers this offseason.

The Tigers had 12 players enter their name into the portal, most notably Dare Rosenthal and Arik Gilbert, who did not play incredible roles for LSU (Rosenthal started at left tackle, Gilbert at tight end), but were both somewhat significant losses in their own ways.

Eight of those players who ended up transferring went to Power Five schools, including Gilbert and Rosenthal, who eventually transferred to Georgia and Kentucky, respectively.

Here are all of the players that transferred from LSU in the offseason, and how they are fairing with their new teams.

Former LSU OL transfers to Kentucky Wildcats

Dare Rosenthal is headed to Kentucky.

Former LSU offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal has officially joined the Kentucky Wildcats.

Rosenthal announced the move via Twitter on Thursday.

“My decision was not based on my athleticism alone,” Rosenthal said on Twitter. “It was based on me attending the University that I believe can help mold and shape me into a better man and help me reach my full potential on the field.

“… I look forward to changing the narrative and my new journey at UK!”

Rosenthal was in and out of the lineup at LSU, missing spring practice last year and leaving school for a short period of time before he eventually returned to campus.

Then, last season, Rosenthal started five games and was suspended for a portion of the year.

The inconsistency with him being on the field for LSU doesn’t correlate with his potential, though, as head coach Ed Orgeron and plenty of others had high praise for Rosenthal, pinning him as a potential future first-round selection in the NFL Draft.

Kentucky has been an LSU transfer landing spot in the past with other former Tigers like cornerback Kelvin Joseph, who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of this year’s event.

Expect Rosenthal to become an immediate contributor and elevate his draft stock even more with the Wildcats this season.

LSU loses starting left tackle to the NCAA transfer portal

The Tigers are down an offensive lineman.

With a little more than one month remaining until the start of fall camp, LSU had plans of returning all five of their starting offensive lineman, but starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal is now headed to the NCAA transfer portal.

Rising junior Rosenthal was shaping up to be one of the nation’s best headed into the 2021 season and was an important factor in the Tiger’s offense. However, following a violation of the team’s rules, Rosenthal is now looking for a home elsewhere.

Rosenthal has been a member of the program since 2018 and was a starter for three games during the championship year in 2019. After earning the full-time starting job, Rosenthal was suspended midway through the 2020 season for violating the team’s rules resulting in missing two games.

The LSU staff has not released details of the violation that took place, but it was enough to force Rosenthal to enter his name into the transfer portal.

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LSU left tackle Cam Wire stepped into the starting position during Rosenthal’s absence, and he is likely to take over the starting job in the upcoming season.

The Tigers have a number of other players who could potentially get the job including Xavier Hill, Marcus Dumervil and early-enrollee Garrett Dellinger.

It’s unclear where Rosenthal will land next, but some are speculating he could end up with the Baylor Bears.

Baylor has many former LSU staff members on its staff including head coach Dave Aranda, offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, offensive line coach Eric Mateos and defensive line coach Dennis Johnson — who had a hand in helping Coach Ed Orgeron recruit Rosenthal to LSU.

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LSU left tackle Dare Rosenthal is coming back in 2021

The LSU Tigers received more good news on Monday evening when starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal announced he was returning for the 2021.

The LSU Tigers received more good news on Monday evening when starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal announced he was returning for the 2021 season.

Rosenthal is the final piece of LSU’s offensive line to announce he is returning in 2021. That means each member of the 2020 starting offensive line will be in place next fall for new offensive coordinator Jake Peetz.

The 6-foot-7, 327-pound Rosenthal is a rising redshirt junior. A former four-star recruit from Ferriday, Louisiana, Rosenthal started three games in 2019 and moved into the starting left tackle position in 2020 after Saahdiq Charles departed for the NFL.

In 2020, Rosenthal played in seven games, making five starts. He did miss two games due to a team-sanctioned suspension in which head coach Ed Orgeron refused to disclose the reason for the suspension.

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Rosenthal is the ninth LSU Tiger to announce his return for 2021 publicly. He joins right tackle Austin Deculus, left guard Ed Ingram, center Liam Shanahan and right guard Chasen Hines in returning to Baton Rouge for one more season.

LSU’s offensive line struggled early in the 2020 season but played much better in the final two weeks. Returning all five starters should bode well for the offense in 2021.

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What are the biggest pregame storylines ahead of LSU vs. Arkansas?

As LSU gets set to face Arkansas, left tackle Dare Rosenthal is reinstated. But Arkansas is dealing with COVID-19 issues.

LSU heads to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday in what is a crucial game for the Tigers.

Ed Orgeron’s team hasn’t seen the field in three weeks since the team lost 48-11 at Auburn.

Arkansas is coming off a 63-35 loss at Florida, while the Tigers enter the game with a 2-3 record. The Razorbacks currently sit at 3-4 on the season.

Here are the biggest pregame storylines that have unfolded ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

It was another week, another game in jeopardy due to COVID-19

After the Alabama game last week was postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the LSU program, Arkansas had issues of its own.

The Razorbacks have had a few positive tests this week, but not enough to postpone the game. Just yesterday, it was made clear that the game was a go.

With the Alabama game likely being moved to the end of the schedule, there likely would have been no alternative to getting this game between the Razorbacks and Tigers played should it get postponed before kickoff on Saturday.

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LSU coach Ed Orgeron says offensive tackle Dare Rosenthal is back

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron gave fans some good news on offensive tackle Dare Rosenthal on Wednesday.

In his weekly meeting with the media via teleconference on Wednesday, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron gave fans some good news, confirming starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal is back with the team.

The 6-foot-7, 327-pound sophomore from Ferriday, La., had been suspended since before the South Carolina game for unknown reasons.

For a unit with some inexperience and that has battled injuries at times, Rosenthal’s return is good news for the Tigers.

While Rosenthal was out, sophomore Cam Wire started at left tackle and played well.

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Orgeron didn’t guarantee that Rosenthal would start on Saturday at Arkansas, according to Wilson Alexander of The Advocate.

“We’re not going to put him in if he’s not in shape,” Orgeron said, “but he looked like he came back in pretty good shape.”

It sure sounds like Rosenthal will be on the field Saturday when LSU faces the Razorbacks, and that’s great news for the team’s young quarterbacks.
LSU and Arkansas are set to kick off at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday in Razorback Stadium.
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LSU starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal suspended indefinitely

Orgeron didn’t provide a timeline on Rosenthal’s potential return.

LSU starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal has been suspended indefinitely from the LSU football program, as head coach Ed Orgeron told reporters on Monday.

Orgeron didn’t provide a timeline on a potential return.

Rosenthal was absent in LSU’s 52-24 victory over South Carolina, with Cam Wire starting in his place. The contest marked the second in which Wire had started instead of Rosenthal.

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Orgeron said that in the event Wire couldn’t play, Charles Turner would be next in line at the position.

The coach told reporters he was pleased with the progress Wire has made recently.

“He’s got quick feet and he’s gotten better and better and better,” Orgeron said. “He’s playing pretty well right now.”

Rosenthal played a total of 150 snaps between the loss to Mississippi State and Missouri.

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Looking into LSU’s two most pressing areas of concern against Missouri

LSU has two primary areas of concern as the Tigers face off against Missouri on Saturday.

With game day quickly approaching, the No. 17 LSU Tigers head to Columbia, Missouri for the first time ever to face their SEC East foe Missouri Tigers.

Hurricane Delta is impacting the game, which was originally slated to be played inside Tiger Stadium, and will now be moved to Faurot Field to be played on the turf of the “other Tigers.”

LSU has many familiar faces back for this game. Defensive lineman Glen Logan is expected to return, for one.

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. returned last week and running back Chris Curry should be back after missing last week with an illness.

Here’s a look at the most pressing areas of concern for LSU against Missouri.

Defensive line

Last week, LSU started freshman Jaquelin Roy on the defensive line and failed to get the result they had hoped for. Roy finished with just one tackle, but still has a great amount of upside that will carry his career.

Glen Logan is expected back this week, and that provides the Tigers with a boost up front. But overall, the defensive line needs to get back on track.

Ali Gaye had trouble last week after having 11 tackles in the season opener, but has obviously shown he has the ability to make a strong impact in a single game.

Missouri isn’t a great rushing team on offense, but LSU has to get in the backfield more this week. Defensive coordinator Bo Pelini could even dial up more blitz packages given the lack of stats for Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak.

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